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By Susan Gibbs Clarence “Buggs” Peyton, known for his concern for senior citizens, particularly those living on fixed incomes, has announced his decision to retire after an eight-year stint on the Greene County Board of Supervisors. Born and bred in … Continue reading →

Construction on phase two of Terrace Greene Apartments in Ruckersville, adjacent to the planned Rapidan Center mixed-use commercial project on US 29N, is underway. Terrace Greene is a community of high quality garden style and two-story apartment homes catering to … Continue reading →

Greene County Public School System Assistant Superintendent Andrea Whitmarsh has been named superintendent of the county’s public schools. Whitmarsh will assume the position May 1. She will be replacing Dr. David Jeck, who announced early this year that he would … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs Greene County is about to raise taxes and then dip into its general fund to pay expenses. Moreover, two assessments released last year by the Skyline Community Action Partnership (Skyline CAP) indicate that new employment opportunities in … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs The Greene County Board of Supervisors has approved proffer guidelines meant to compliment the county’s capital improvement plan. The action took place at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, February 26. “It’s a guide for wording,” explained … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs Late last month Greene’s supervisors approved a capital improvement plan that contains, according to information in the panel’s packet, inaccuracies, confusing documentation, and some incomplete parts. The action, which took place at the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs A workforce apartment community may be coming to the property fronting the Deer Lake residential development on Route 29 South in Ruckersville, just north of the Food Lion shopping center. Jen Surber first appeared before the Greene … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs After nearly five years on pins and needles and with one year left to go the Greene County Fair Association has renewed its lease on the site it has occupied on Route 230 in Stanardsville for going … Continue reading →

By Susan Gibbs Both the Greene County Board of Supervisors and the Greene County School Board painted a grim picture for the coming fiscal year at a joint public hearing held at the William Monroe High School Performing Arts Center … Continue reading →

The Greene County Economic Development & Tourism Office is inviting county residents to participate in a professional photo shoot to promote the Vietnam War Foundation Museum (VWF). The shoot, intended to help showcase the VWF as a year-round tourist destination, … Continue reading →